T20 Cricket's most century-makers revealed, check out where Babar Azam stands?

Chris Gayle and Babar Azam and on top of this list, having churned out tons for fun. While their styles are contrasting, they have managed to produce the desired results for the respective teams.

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T20 cricket, with its fast-paced action and explosive batsmanship, has captivated audiences worldwide. Reaching a century in this format remains a rare feat, requiring incredible skill and consistency. However, there are a few exceptional players who have reached the coveted milestone on multiple occasions, winning the hearts of fans. Here's a look at the top scorers in the realm of T20 hundreds across all competitions:

Chris Gayle

Reigning supreme with a staggering 22 T20 hundreds is Chris Gayle of the West Indies. The self-proclaimed "Universe Boss," Gayle is synonymous with power-hitting and innovation. His career boasts hundreds scattered across various domestic leagues, including the Indian Premier League, Caribbean Premier League, and Big Bash League, in addition to T20 internationals.

His explosive batting style, characterized by powerful sixes and aggressive strokeplay revolutionized T20 cricket. His record-breaking 175* in the 2012 IPL remains the highest individual score in the tournament's history, a testament to his fearlessness and ability to dismantle bowling attacks with ease. Beyond his technical prowess, Gayle's infectious personality and charisma have made him a global icon, inspiring countless young players to dream of emulating his success.

Babar Azam

Following closely behind is Pakistan's Babar Azam with a remarkable 11 T20 hundreds. Known for his graceful strokeplay and calm demeanour, Azam has been a prolific run-scorer over the last few years. He has consistently mesmerized audiences with his elegant timing, exquisite strokeplay, and tactical nous. While not possessing the same raw power as Gayle, his ability to find gaps and rotate the strike efficiently allows him to rack up big scores consistently. He has achieved his feat across various tournaments, primarily in the Pakistan Super League and T20Is.

He scored his 11th and latest T20 century today in the just-concluded PSL game between Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United. His innings of 111, which included 14 lovely boundaries and 2 maximums, left the crowd amazed and helped his side, Zalmi, beat United by 8 runs. 

Here is the full list of players with the most T20 centuries:

Batter

100s

50s

Matches

Runs

Strike Rate

Chris Gayle (WI)

22

88

463

14,562

144.75

Babar Azam (PAK)

11

80

275

10275

129.05

Michael Klinger (AUS)

8

33

206

5,960

123.08

David Warner (AUS)

8

101

370

12,065

140.17

Virat Kohli (IND)

8

91

376

11,994

133.35

Aaron Finch (AUS)

8

77

387

11,458

138.53

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